First Woman Offshore Roustabout Finds Acceptance at Sun
Elizabeth King, 48, becomes Sun Oil Co.'s first female offshore roustabout on a Gulf platform 120 miles out. She earns 7.51 dollars per hour with overtime, reports daily routines, camaraderie, and the loneliness of life at sea as she joins a male crew in a traditionally male job.
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Sabine Pass
Texas
Northern
Gulf
Sun Oil Co
R.B
Foots
Worster
Alaska
Miss King
Sylvia Courville
Elizabeth King
Gulf of Mexico
Living Will Prompts Readers to Seek Advance Directives
A reader credits Dear Abby with inspiring her to obtain a Living Will. The letter outlines the document’s purpose to guide care when terminal illness prevents self decision making, and Abby explains its text and how to obtain copies from Euthanasia Educational Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Abby
B.J. Inconcord
Euthanasia Educational Council
West 57Th Street
New York
N.Y
Canadian Survey Finds Unjustified Hysterectomies
New Saskatchewan study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine shows a sharp drop in hysterectomies after medical review found many procedures unjustified. US rates remain high with 794000 operations last year, and Congress scrutinizes regional differences.
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New York
Saskatchewan
Canada
United States
James H. Sammons
American Medical Association
Frank Dyck
New England Journal of Medicine
Saskatchewan Department of Health
Brides Ruth Brackett and Dale Degner Wedded at Little Brown Church
Miss Ruth Lynn Brackett and Dale Scott Degner were married June 4 at the Little Brown church in Nashua by Rev. M R Hinds. Parents are Mr and Mrs Max Bracketts of Traer and Mr and Mrs Dennis Degner of Dysart. They reside in Dysart where the groom farms with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRAER
Ruth Lynn Brackett
Dale Scott Degner
Little Brown Church
Nashua
M.R. Hinds
Max Bracketts
Dennis Degners
Dysart
Sugar A Hint Of Sugar Helps Many Dishes Made With Tomatoes
A brief note explains that adding a touch of sugar can balance acidity in tomato based dishes. It suggests sugar to soften sharp tomato flavors and enhance overall taste in sauces soups and stews.
Miss Karen Fletcher Feted At Round-The-Clock Shower
Karen Fletcher was honored at a round-the-clock bridal shower and brunch held at 10 Saturday morning. Hostess Mrs. Jack Muckler and co-hostess Tracy Muckler welcomed 20 guests at 2622 Country Club Parkway SE. Fletcher, daughter of the Keith Fletchers of 3109 Terry Drive SE, will wed I Reed Parker of Iowa City on August 6. Parker is the son of Mrs. William E. Summer of Davenport and the late Dr. H E Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Fletcher
Jack Muckler
Country Club Parkway SE
Tracy Muckler
Miss Fletcher
Keith Fletchers
Terry Drive
I. Reed Parker
Iowa City
William E. Summer
Davenport
H.E. Parker
Ann Carson Named Woman of the Year by ABWA Chapter
Mrs Carson of 615 Thirty-fourth Street NE has been named Woman of the Year by the Marabwa chapter of the American Business Women's Association. The announcement was made at a Thursday meeting at the Longbranch supper club. Selection honors achievements in business education association and community service. Carson works as a night supervisor in Sears Roebuck credit department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Carson
Thirty-fourth Street
Marabwa
American Business Women's Assa
Longbranch
ABWA
Golden rules for safe gardening from chiropractors
Doctors of chiropractic present guidelines to prevent garden related injuries. Warm up before tasks, avoid prolonged bending, don’t lift more than you can handle, wear unfettering clothing and flat supportive shoes, and work without awkward positions.
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Chiropractic
Han
Anniversary notices for Abernathey and Hummel anniversaries
VINTON celebrates the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ross M. Abernathey with a Sunday 2 to 4 reception in the State Bank Community room hosted by their children Richard Kathryn Cottrell Kaye Ann Keyes Jean Thompson Nadine Quimby Elsie Wilhelm Darlene Hodges Karen Sheppler. They have 35 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. VOLGA marks the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hummel with an open house 2 to 4 at the Volga Legion hall and a Saturday dance at Skyline ballroom Strawberry Point hosted by their children Mary Kay Barbara and Randy Hummel. The couple married June 15 1952 at Strawberry Point. they have one grandchild.
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Vinton
Ross M. Abernathey
State Bank
Richard
Kathryn Cottrell
Kaye Ann Keyes
Jean Thompson
Sebago Lake
Maine
Nadine Quimby
Waupaca
Wis
Elsie Wilhelm
Des Moines
Darlene Hodges
Knoxville
Karen Sheppler
Clarion
VOLGA
Wayne Hummel
Volga Legion Hall
Skyline
Strawberry Point
Mary Kay
Barbara
Randy Hummel
Mr. Hummel
Janet Colleen Shaw
Ham and Kraut Sandwiches with Swiss Cheese
A simple recipe notes ham sandwiches topped with a layer of drained sauerkraut mixed with Russian dressing. For extra flavor, cover the filling with Swiss cheese before serving.
Frey wins Miss Iowa National Teenager title in Des Moines
Deanna Frey 17, daughter of Thomas and Dean Frey of Des Moines, won the Miss Iowa National Teenager contest held Saturday June 4 with 30 contestants. She also received the community service award and will represent Iowa in Atlanta on Aug 20.janice Pellegrino Chicago honored at shower. she is Aug 13 bride-elect of Mike Casali.
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Deanna Frey
Thomas Fishers
Des Moines
Dean Frey
Meadowlark Lane
Iowa
Janice Pellegrino
Chicago
Howard J. Haigh
Pine View Drive
Nancy
Ruth Norton
Pellegrino
Mike Casali
Chet Casali
Hollywood Boulevard
Marion Pellegrino
Anthony Pellegrino
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Bruce Nichols
Liz
Mike Burlin
Mississippi
New Orleans
California
Justice of the Peace
B.J
Gabriel
U.S
House Commerce Subcommittee On Oversight and Investigation
Hach Brothers Co., Inc
First Street
S.E
5Th Ave. S.E
The
Abernatheys
Giant Store
16Th Ave
iGiant
Swa
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